International funderBased in Finland

Varustamosäätiö

About Varustamosäätiö

Varustamosäätiö supports the vitality and attractiveness of Finnish shipping and the shipping-company sector by funding education, research, and public information activities. Its grants are aimed at strengthening maritime expertise and improving the operating conditions of the industry, typically benefiting universities, researchers, training initiatives, and sector-facing information projects in Finland and the Nordic region. The foundation appears highly thematic and sector-specific, with a clear emphasis on maritime development rather than broad philanthropy.

Focus Areas

Maritime Education and TrainingShipping Industry ResearchMaritime Information and OutreachFinnish Shipping Sector DevelopmentNordic Maritime Competitiveness

Giving Approach

Offers year-round applications with decisions made by the board throughout the year; grant sizes vary widely, from small awards of around €500 to larger grants up to about €75,000 based on examples posted on the site.

How to approach this funder

Applications can be submitted throughout the year, so there is no single annual deadline; align proposals tightly with maritime education, research, or information activities that strengthen Finnish shipping and the shipping-company industry. Emphasize clear sector benefit, practical impact, and fit with the foundation’s mission, and check the website for current application instructions and eligible applicant types.

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